Xixia now has three sides.
Wu Zang's Pang suppressed Brother Wei Mingwei in the court, Wu Zang's dark clouds balanced him out, and the whole situation was quite harmonious.
Cao Bin is also bored. He has come here, but if he doesn't do something, it will be in vain.
By sowing discord among them, you might even be able to let the spy who inherited "Chen Deng of the Three Kingdoms" take the opportunity to take over.
Although he was readmitted by Xixia, he was not very trusted and it was not easy to climb to a high position.
I just took this opportunity to help him.
Yupang is insidious and cunning, and is not easily fooled. Brother Wei can still take advantage of him.
At this time, hearing Cao Bin praise Brother Wei Mingwei, a trace of solemnity flashed in Yin Pang's eyes, and he immediately laughed as if nothing had happened:
"What Mr. Cao Hou said is reasonable. The king of political affairs is certainly a great talent in our country."
"Come in, come in!"
The accompanying officials of the Song Dynasty delegation were originally very nervous. After all, Xixia was very brutal during Yuan Hao's era. In their view, this was a barbarian country.
Unexpectedly, the Xixia Prime Minister went out of the city to greet him in person, and was so polite. It seemed that he actually had some friendship with Lord Cao, so it was much safer.
This made them all relax. No wonder the political king was very honest along the way. It turns out there is such a relationship...
After the delegation entered the city, they first went to visit the Empress Dowager who was stranded in Xixia.
When Empress Dowager Liu saw the arrival of the Song Dynasty envoy, led by Cao Bin himself, she cried with joy, as if she were seeing her relatives.
Even though Xixia didn't treat her too badly, she wouldn't feel at ease if she didn't return to the Song Dynasty for a day, lest Xixia regret it...
After meeting Empress Dowager Liu, Wu Zangying Pang first arranged a post house for the envoys, and then hosted a banquet in person. After drinking for three times, Wu Zangying Pang couldn't help but ask:
"Master Hou, what are the regulations for the purchase of salt in the Song Dynasty?"
If it wasn't for this matter, he wouldn't be so enthusiastic.
Selling salt is a major event related to the fate of the country for Xixia. If he does it personally, his prestige in Xixia will be greatly increased.
Cao Bin waved his hand and smiled, pointed at an official below and said:
"The Prime Minister can discuss the purchase of salt with our Deputy Envoy, and it is not appropriate for Cao to participate."
There was a hint of doubt on Yin Pang's face, and just as he was about to say something, a palace maid suddenly broke in:
"Reporting to the Prime Minister, the Queen Mother issued an edict to see Mr. Cao Hou, the envoy of the Song Dynasty, at Xingqing Palace, saying that she had something to ask."
When Bu Zang Pang heard this, he twitched the corner of his mouth, looked at Cao Bin and said:
"Master Caohou, do you see?"
Of course he knows what his own sister is looking for Cao Bin, but is there any need to be in such a hurry? I haven't even started talking about the business.
But he also knew that his sister was not an economical person, and she might have a plan.
He was just a little bit reluctant to give up this credit.
Although the two are siblings, both prosperous and devastated, they still have many differences in terms of rights.
At least she supported Brother Wei and prevented Yupang from wanting to dominate Xixia...
The officials of the Song Dynasty were even more surprised. Xixia really respected Lord Cao. First, the Prime Minister personally entertained him, and now even the Queen Mother wanted to meet him in the palace.
Is this kind of treatment unique among the Song, Liao and Xia Kingdoms?
Thinking like this, they were secretly happy. It seemed that Xixia was completely stable this time.
Xingqing Palace is located in the northwest of Xingqing City.
It was built after the Chang'an Palace of the Tang Dynasty. It is not only luxurious and magnificent, but also diverts the Yellow River and digs canals to form a lake.
There are sparkling waves and pavilions everywhere, so beautiful.
This palace cost Yuan Hao countless energy and financial resources, but today it welcomed a guest named Cao.
I have to say that Yuan Hao is someone who enjoys things.
Lying on your side in the third-floor bedroom of the North Palace, you can see the surging river outside the window. The sound of water inside and outside the palace often creates a dreamy feeling of intertwining time and space.
It's just that the river outside the window is slightly yellowish, but the river inside the palace is gleaming white.
After a long time, Wu Zang Heiyun was playing with the parrot soaked in the river water, and looked at Cao Bin with a smile on his face and said:
"Cao Lang, you are in charge of the third division in the Song Dynasty and are the envoy of the mission. You can definitely decide the price of salt."
"I heard that the price of salt in the Song Dynasty has always been 44 cents. Isn't it too much for you to give us 15 cents?"
Without even opening his eyes, Cao Bin shook his head like a rattle:
"Queen Mother, don't embarrass Cao. When we set off, my Queen Mother and the Prime Minister had already fixed the price of salt and handed it over to the deputy envoy."
"I am only responsible for welcoming back the Queen Mother..."
Hearing this, Wu Zang Heiyun suddenly sat up, ignoring the white light swinging around, widened his eyes and said angrily:
"You heartless thing, you won't even give me 15 cents?"
"Thankfully I think of you all the time and prepare good gifts for you."
Cao Bin was so dazzled that he quickly covered the light and said with a smile:
"Don't be angry. We won't talk about mundane things today... Can you first tell me what gift you have prepared for me?"
Wu Zang Hei Yun saw that he only wanted to ask for benefits and was unwilling to pull out half of his iron hair. He was so angry that he groaned, gritted his teeth and said to himself:
Don't think that I don't know your weaknesses. I've fought with you, so I don't believe that you didn't fall into the trap. With this thought, she clapped her hands and called an acquaintance.
Then he looked at Cao Bin and smiled charmingly:
"Cao Lang, this girl was once Yuan Hao's favorite. She was extremely beautiful in the world. You never succeeded in getting her back then."
"If you agree, I would like to cooperate with her..."
"If you don't respond, I'm afraid your Empress Dowager won't be able to welcome back the Song Dynasty."
Cao Bin looked at the woman and was a little speechless. This is one of my own, do you need to offer a treasure to me?
Although Cao Bin was a little moved by Heiyun's proposal, he said that he was by no means a man that could be won by a honey trap, so he said indifferently:
"Cao thought that the Queen Mother was the best gift."
"Since you say so, it doesn't matter if the Empress Dowager doesn't want her. I can order Zhong Shiheng to send troops to help me kidnap the Empress Dowager's sister and stay with Cao."
Hearing this, Wu Zang Heiyun became a little surprised and confused.
Has this guy changed his temper? He could actually threaten himself in such a clear scene.
Just as she was thinking about it, she suddenly found that her vitals were controlled by Cao Bin. She saw him staring at the woman who had not moved home and said fiercely:
"Your queen mother has been kidnapped by me. You don't want her to die here, do you?"
For more than half a month after that, Cao Bin mingled in the Xixia Palace every day, and even the Song Dynasty envoy rarely went back.
This directly caused the expenses of the Xixia Palace to triple.
Anyway, he doesn't have to spend his own money, so Cao Bin is particularly picky about food, clothing, housing and transportation. The exquisite life is an eye-opener for everyone.
Wu Zangyu Pang looked at the long bill in the palace and wished he could just drive away the Song envoy.
The deputy envoy of the Song Dynasty insisted that he would not give up the price of 4 cents of salt. If this continued, Cao Bin would be deprived of his Xixia Kingdom.
Damn, this guy is clearly a nuisance...
